Alabama will roll over Irish

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Notre Dame vs. Alabama for the national title! What more could a college football fan ask for?

You might imagine that coaching these teams is a dream job, but it takes a special man to lead these schools and many a talented mentor has failed at the job.

It took Alabama decades to successfully replace the legendary Bear Bryant before finally landing Nick Saban. In his six seasons in Tuscaloosa, Saban has racked up a 67-13 record and three national titles.

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